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Pietrangelo Opens Up About Considering Retirement

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Julien Trekker
June 15, 2023  (10:32)
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Alex Pietrangelo lifted the coveted Stanley Cup for the second time on Tuesday. However, behind the scenes of victory and joy, there is a heartfelt story involving his family and the contemplation of retirement.

Pietrangelo Almost Retired

Amid the celebration of his second Stanley Cup win, Pietrangelo shared a deeply personal story about his family. Just six months ago, he was on the verge of ending his hockey career due to a health crisis affecting his young daughter. She was unable to eat, speak, or walk.

"#Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo says he was ready to "give up his career" for his daughter six months ago when she suffered a brain lesion and was unable to eat, talk or walk.

Yesterday, his daughter was at the celebration, celebrating with dad."

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The situation understandably made him prioritize his family.

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Last night, as Pietrangelo triumphantly raised the iconic cup, a special guest was present�his 4-year-old daughter. This precious moment was shared with the little girl for whom he nearly sacrificed his career.

"This is the most surreal moment of my life. To have her here in my arms, celebrating Daddy's Stanley Cup win, just to celebrate anything"

The heartwarming news is that Evelyn Pietrangelo is now thriving and had the privilege of witnessing her father's monumental achievement.

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